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Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE - Likes and Dislikes

Here you will learn some English words about likes and dislikes, such as "partial", "abhor", "zeal", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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affable
[Adjective]

easy to approach, and pleasant to talk to

Ex: The teacheraffable demeanor made the classroom a welcoming and comfortable place for students .
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amiable
[Adjective]

showing or having a likable and friendly personality

Ex: amiable dog wagged its tail and greeted everyone with enthusiasm .
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besotted
[Adjective]

so in love with someone or something that prevents one from thinking properly

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detached
[Adjective]

lacking interest or emotional involvement

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enamored
[Adjective]

having a strong liking or admiration for something

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palatable
[Adjective]

(of ideas and suggestions) pleasing and acceptable

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partial
[Adjective]

liking someone or something, or having an interest in them

Ex: He showed he partial to vintage cars by collecting them .
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loath
[Adjective]

unwilling to do something due to a lack of will, motivation, or consent

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torrid
[Adjective]

filled with strong emotions and being passionate especially when it comes to sexual love

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untoward
[Adjective]

not expected, normally inconvenient or unpleasant

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to abhor
[Verb]

to hate a behavior or way of thought, believing that it is morally wrong

Ex: abhors injustice and fights for social justice causes .
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to provoke and anger someone so much that they start to hate and oppose one

Ex: The aggressive tone of the antagonized the recipient .
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to hold or display extreme hatred toward something or someone

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acrimony
[noun]

words or feelings that are filled with anger or bitterness

Ex: Their divorce was marked by acrimony, filled with spiteful accusations .
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alacrity
[noun]

readiness or willingness that is quick and enthusiastic

Ex: He responded to the job offer alacrity, thrilled by the opportunity .
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anathema
[noun]

something that is gravely hated and disapproved of

Ex: Pollution is anathema to environmentalists .
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animosity
[noun]

strong hostility, opposition, or anger

Ex: She could n't hide animosity when they were forced to collaborate .
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antipathy
[noun]

a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility

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apathy
[noun]

the lack of interest, concern, emotions for things

Ex: Addressing the problem of apathy became a priority for the campaign , aiming to increase civic engagement and participation .
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jaundice
[noun]

a prejudice, bitter, and hostile attitude or state

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someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings

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penchant
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a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

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the activity of helping people, particularly financially

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the establishment of harmony and friendly relations between two groups or countries after a period of ill relations

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to get angry or feel upset, particularly because of being insulted

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to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them

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to captivate someone completely

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zeal
[noun]

a great enthusiasm directed toward achieving something

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